Resorts World Cruises

Resorts World Cruises (RWCruises.com), the successor to DREAM CRUISES (DreamCruiseLine.com), is the newest cruise line brand of Lim Kok Thay, the former owner of GHK-Genting Hong Kong (a 1993-founded, 2022-defunct Hong Kong, China-based entertainment, hospitality, and leisure holding company). GHK ordered two vessels to be custom-built for the Asian market, specifically China. Under the "Dream Cruises" brand, the corporation created a separate brand for each cruise market segment, with the other two subsidiaries being Crystal Cruises (top-luxury, all-inclusive segment, 1988-2022) and Star Cruises (contemporary/mass-market segment, 1993-2022).

Another major Chinese cruise brand is the new company (founded in 2015) Adora Cruises/CSSC Carnival China Cruise Shipping. At the following link, you can find all CruiseMapper's news related to Dream Cruises' owner, Genting Hong Kong.

IMPORTANT: On January 19, 2022, Dream Cruises' parent company, GHK-Genting Hong Kong Ltd (Malaysia), filed for bankruptcy. On January 10, two GHK-owned shipbuilding companies in Germany, MV Werften and Lloyd Werft, filed for insolvency. On January 27, Dream Cruises filed a winding-up petition with the Bermuda Court for liquidation and the appointment of provisional liquidators to work with GHK.

IMPORTANT: In December 2024, Resorts World Cruises acquired the P&O Australia-operated ship Pacific Explorer (1997-built as Dawn Princess) from Carnival Corporation. The vessel is scheduled for a USD 50M refurbishment and will begin operations for Resorts World with its inaugural voyage on March 26, 2025, from Singapore.

IMPORTANT: In February 2025, Resorts World Cruises announced the reinstatement of GHK's brands, "Star Cruises" and "Dream Cruises." As part of the transition (expected to be completed by June 2025), Star Navigator/fka Resorts World One joins Star Voyager/fka P&O Pacific Explorer as part of Star Cruises, starting with homeporting in Keelung (March 28 to November 14, 2025). Star Navigator began revenue operations on March 7, with 3-night roundtrips from Singapore. The ship then homeported in Keelung on March 28 for an 8-month deployment (starting March 28) with itineraries between Taiwan and Japan-Korea.

Star Voyager (launched on March 26, 2025) will operate seasonal deployments from multiple homeports, including Singapore, Jakarta, Malacca, Bangkok, and Saigon.

Traditionally, Dream Cruises targets the premium market, with Genting Dream homeported in Singapore year-round, operating roundtrips to Malaysia and Thailand.

Resorts World Cruises (Company History and Changes)

The new brand "Resorts World Cruises" (RWC) was first announced in late April and officially established in May 2022. Its owner and Chairman is Lim Kok Thay (a 1951-born Malaysian Chinese businessman), who is also the current Chairman of the Genting Group (a 1965-founded holding company).

The current President of Resorts World Cruises is Michael Goh. His "cruise career" began in 2000 when he was appointed both VP of Sales & Marketing (Star Cruises) and General Manager (for Genting's Singapore office). In 2008, he was promoted to Senior VP of International Sales (initially for Star Cruises) and later became Genting Cruise Lines' Global Sales Manager, overseeing sales and marketing for Star Cruises, Dream Cruises, and Crystal Cruises in Asia. Michael Goh became Dream Cruises' President in 2019 and Resorts World Cruises' President in 2022 (May).

Genting Group fully owns Genting Berhad, which in turn partially owns subsidiaries like Genting Malaysia Berhad, Genting Plantations Berhad, Genting Singapore, Genting Energy, and Kien Huat Realty. Genting Berhad is the Group's principal investment and management company and, as of 2021, had a market capitalization of approximately USD 4.5 billion.

• Genting Singapore PLC (Genting Berhad stake 52.7%, 2021 market capitalization US$6.91 billion) is an investment company.
• Genting Malaysia Berhad (Genting Berhad stake 49.5%, 2021 market capitalization US$4B) specializes globally in leisure, hospitality, gambling, and entertainment/casino businesses. Genting Malaysia owns properties such as Resorts World Genting (Malaysia) and over 40 "Resorts World"-branded casino resorts, including in Bimini/Bahamas, Sentosa/Singapore, Manila/Philippines, Genting/Malaysia, New York City/NY USA, Miami/FL USA, Las Vegas/USA, Catskills/NY USA, and Birmingham/UK.
• Genting Plantations Berhad (Genting Berhad stake 55.4%, 2021 market capitalization US$1.5B) owns plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia, biotechnology companies, and properties (via Genting Property).
• Kien Huat Realty specializes in real estate investments and development.

RWC is owned by Resorts World through its Singapore-based subsidiary TWO TREES FAMILY HOLDINGS PTE LTD (incorporated on March 19, 2021, and operational since April 23, 2021) as a private company limited by shares.

In summer 2023, for all voyages departing between July 12 and August 30, RWC partnered with The Lego Group (Billund, Denmark-based construction toy manufacturer) to offer Asia's first-ever LEGO-themed cruises. Onboard experiences featured colorful LEGO decorations and engaging activities, including photo opportunities with the ship's Captain and the Sailor LEGO mascots. RWC's "LEGO BUILDcation" packages (priced at HKD 288 / USD 37 per person) included a variety of themed activities and workshops, with participants receiving a special LEGO box set, a unique certificate (from the Sailor LEGO mascot), and a Resorts World Cruise LEGO certificate.

During a special voyage in 2023 (August 10-14), Genting Dream hosted "Miss Grand Malaysia 2023." Prior to the event, a meet-and-greet session, fashion show, grooming workshops, and outdoor party were scheduled. The voyage was attended by Isabella Menin (Miss Grand International 2022) and Charissa Chong (Miss Grand Malaysia 2022), as well as Michael Goh (RWC's President) and Sean Wong (CEO of HyperLive TV/HyperLive Entertainment Ltd).

In February 2024, the company signed an MoU with Tianjin's "Shan Xing Hai Su" (Convention and Exhibition Center) and Flying Pigeon Bicycle Co Ltd (bicycle company) to host the world's first Bicycle Exhibition at Sea onboard Genting Dream. The "bike-themed" voyages were scheduled to depart from Singapore on February 18, 21, 23, and 25.

Starting September 1 (Genting Dream) and November 1 (Resorts World One) in 2024, the company introduced Balcony Class-exclusive privileges. Balcony Class passengers benefit from dedicated check-in counters, priority luggage handling (upon disembarkation), and onboard special amenities, including a complimentary welcome drink, beverage credits, complimentary Wi-Fi, priority seating at live show performances, priority bookings, and discounts.

DREAM CRUISES (company history)

Genting Hong Kong Ltd (founded in 1993, defunct in 2022) was a member of the Malaysian Genting Group, with 17.8% ownership by Genting Berhad. In addition to its three brands (Crystal Cruises, Dream Cruises, Star Cruises), GHK also owned Resorts World Manila and Lloyd Werft shipyards (in Bremerhaven, Germany), along with a 28% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL).

Through its Dream and Star brands, Genting Cruises held the largest number of annually booked berths in Port Singapore. The President of Dream Cruises was Thatcher Brown, who was replaced in 2019 by Michael Goh, also Genting Cruise Lines' Head of International Sales.

The President of Genting Cruise Lines was Kent Zhu.

Dream Cruises was the first-ever premium cruise brand based in Asia. With a legacy of regional and international cruise expertise, it also became Asia's first luxury cruise line brand catering specifically to the rapidly growing high-end Chinese travel market. The brand was inaugurated on November 14, 2016, when Mrs. Puan Sri Cecilia Lim (wife of GHK's Chairman and CEO) christened the company's first liner, Genting Dream.

The successful breakthroughs achieved by Genting Dream set the stage for the launch of the brand's second ship, World Dream (sistership), which was inaugurated in November 2017 in Singapore. The vision for the new brand was to be "international in spirit and distinctively Asian at heart." The company aimed to redefine vacation travel with transformational voyages offering Asia's finest dining, international gourmet options, world-class entertainment, and exceptional service. Both ships provided top-tier luxury, ultimate comfort, and authentic Asian hospitality.

In May 2018, Genting Cruise Lines signed a partnership deal with Wirecard (a digital payments and online shop development company) to implement a fleetwide onboard payment system. The system ("Quick Pay") was first installed on World Dream and Genting Dream. It allows passengers full control over their onboard spending, including pre-authorized limits, account management, and the ability to pay the total bill at disembarkation. The system operates by scanning individual QR codes (during check-in, in staterooms, or via the ship's intranet network), after which passengers can select the "Quick Pay" option. Payments can be made via Alipay (a Chinese online payment platform) or credit cards such as Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, and UnionPay. The mobile app enables passengers to set pre-authorized amounts for themselves and for friends and family members.

On October 19, 2018, Dream Cruises celebrated its 1 millionth passenger with an official ceremony at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Terminal.

Dream Cruises was the only cruise brand offering life-size Monopoly board gaming at sea. During a promotional period in 2019 (January through March), all passengers on all voyages were invited to participate in a tournament featuring a customized game board with properties named after the ship's signature venues.

• Along with the final's Grand Prize ("Ultimate MONOPOLY Family Game Challenge"), every game offered instant prizes (onboard credits, discounts, special deals, Chance Cards, and Community Chest cards).
• Mr. Monopoly (a dedicated crew member dressed in a captain's uniform) greeted passengers during tea time and played the role of God of Fortune (on Monopoly-themed voyages). Mr. Monopoly also distributed chocolate coins and made appearances at onboard stage production shows.
• MONOPOLY-themed voyages were scheduled for World Dream (January 4 through March 1) and Genting Dream (January 4 through March 24).

On May 15, 2019, Dream Cruises announced its partnership with SES Networks (a U.S.-based company in Manassas, VA). Under this agreement, SES would install its Signature Maritime Solution system fleetwide, providing seamless, ultra-fast Internet (fiber-like broadband) and low-latency connectivity at sea. SES' system relies on O3b MEO satellites (positioned in medium Earth orbits), supported by geostationary (GEO) stations.

GHK's fiscal year 2018 (FY2018) reported a revenue of USD 1.6 billion, a 34% increase over 2017.

To finance the corporation's cruise shipbuilding program, in August 2019, GHK sold 35% of Dream Cruises to TPG Darting Ltd, a Canadian subsidiary of TPG Capital (a U.S.-based global investment company, ranked among the largest private equity firms worldwide). The sale was valued at USD 488.646 million (~EUR 440.5 million). In the fourth quarter of 2019, two GHK-owned vessels—Genting Dream (September) and Crystal Endeavor (December)—were sold and bareboat chartered (via sale-and-leaseback deals).

(new) Genting Global-Class cruise ships

On March 8, 2018, the construction of the first of two Global-Class sisterships began at MV Werften shipyard (Bremerhaven, Germany) with scheduled deliveries in 2022 (Global Dream, now Disney Adventure) and 2023 (GLOBAL 2/TBN).

Global-Class GHK ships have a gross tonnage of 208,000 tons, a length of 342 meters (1,122 feet), and a passenger capacity of 5,000 (lower berths, maximum 9,500). These ships feature artificial intelligence technologies (including facial and voice recognition for expedited passenger services like boarding, disembarkation, and payments), robots performing mundane tasks, a Cineplex (theme park), an Asian spa complex, multiple Asian dining venues (including fast food), both affordable and premium retail shopping facilities, a roller coaster, a water park (with five slides), and a surf simulator. Staterooms are designed for Asian families and accommodate 2-4 persons. Most cabins feature two (split) bathrooms. Each liner has eight sets of escalators and 28 elevators.

The vessels' waste and water management system is provided by Evac, the world's leading company in building integrated waste-wastewater-water management systems. The company's Complete Cleantech Solution package includes a vacuum collection system, wastewater treatment plant, dry and wet waste treatment plant, and freshwater desalination plants (based on reverse osmosis). The freshwater generation plants can produce over 3,000 m3 of freshwater per day. The contract with Evac was signed on January 3, 2017.

On January 9, 2017, a contract was signed with ABB for the delivery of Azipods (power-propulsion units), automation systems, and marine software for all five new Genting cruise ships ordered for both the Crystal and Star brands. The three Crystal vessels are from the Crystal Endeavor series of expedition yachts (Polar Class 6).

These are the first purpose-built ships for the contemporary Chinese market, offering onboard amenities and services tailored to Chinese preferences, including food, cultural events, shows, enrichment programs, shopping, and excursions. Cruise ticket prices will be affordable. In May 2019, additional details of the Global-Class vessels were unveiled. The ships feature the industry's first theme park at sea, the largest cinema at sea, the world's longest roller coaster at sea, self-guided robotic assistants, the largest standard staterooms (sized 20 m2), Bluetooth cabin door locks, touch-screen control panels, and smartphone control for various en-suite functions (mood lighting, air-conditioning, etc.).

Global Dream (2022-Q1) will be homeported in China during the summer and in Australia or the USA during the winter. The ship will also be seasonally deployed in Europe, sailing Mediterranean and Baltic itineraries. A second sistership is scheduled to launch in 2021.

The financing package for both GHK Global-Class units (EUR 2.6 billion / ~EUR 1.3 billion per vessel) was structured by KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH as part of a consortium that also included BNP Paribas (France), Citibank (USA), Credit Agricole Group (France), Credit Suisse Group AG (Switzerland), and DNB ASA (Norway). The newbuilds were planned for assembly at three different MV Werften-owned shipyards. GHK's total investment in this shipbuilding project was approximately EUR 3.1 billion (~USD 3.44 billion). The package was backed and guaranteed by Finnvera (Finland).

Each Global-Class GHK ship will feature a vast duty-free shopping mall (DFS-T Gallery at Sea) operated in partnership with Genting Cruise Lines, DFS, and Starboard Cruise Services. DFS Group (founded in 1960, Hong Kong-based travel retailer) and Starboard Cruise Services (founded in 1958, premier cruise ship retailer) are both subsidiaries of LVMH (founded in 1987, Paris-headquartered French multinational). The Global-Class liners' retail shops will span approximately 18,000 square feet (1,680 m2) and feature ultra-premium merchandise in categories such as Food-Gifts, Beauty-Fragrance, Fashion-Accessories, and Watches-Jewelry, with special product introductions, brand-firsts, and exclusive promotions.

Dream Cruises' ships are among the most spacious in the Asia Pacific region. The new GHK cruise brand aims to be a leader in the Asian cruise industry, catering to the needs of affluent, independently-minded Asian travelers.

An interesting fact is that Genting Cruises also offers world-class spa and wellness services, incorporating ancient Chinese massage techniques.

Onboard entertainment includes the Dreamscape educational and enrichment program, Crystal Life (health and wellness facilities), over 1,100 m2 of duty-free shopping arcade, a six-slide water park, a ropes course, a zip line, the world's first Johnnie Walker House at sea, the world's first Penfolds Flagship Wine Vault at sea, private boardrooms, and real-time language translation capabilities (up to four languages) in the Zodiac Theatre for 400 guests.

Daily onboard activities range from outdoor games and wine tastings to inspirational speakers and world-class entertainment, enriching passengers' time aboard. Each vessel features the Genting Club, a boutique "cruise hotel" complex with 142 suites offering special privileges, including European butler service and priority access.

Each Dream Cruises ship offers unique underwater excursions via two mini-submarines. These underwater crafts can carry cruise passengers deep beneath the sea while the ship operates in select Asian destinations. Each mini-sub carries one pilot and up to four passengers at a time.

In December 2017, Dream Cruises introduced Asia's first "Tiffany" retail shop at sea on MS World Dream. The shop also offers the exclusive "Tiffany High Tea Set." This special afternoon tea service, complemented with premium treats, is served at the "Seafood Grill" on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

In 2017, Dream Cruises also debuted the world's first-at-sea "Dior Jewelry and Watches" retail shop on World Dream. The ship also features the interactive "Scents and Spirits" (perfume sampling and drink tasting), as well as a Make-Up Bar where passengers can try the beauty industry's latest products and techniques.

In 2018, Genting Cruise Lines signed an agreement with the Okinawa Agricultural Cooperatives Association and Leospo Inc. As part of this partnership, Okinawa-sourced food and local produce are available on select GHK-owned cruise liners.

New onboard dining options include the famous Okinawa Wagyu beef and Okinawa Agu pork, available on select ships during summer when they cruise to Okinawa. In 2018 (April through November), these premium food specialties were featured on World Dream, SuperStar Aquarius, SuperStar Gemini, and SuperStar Virgo. The gourmet dishes are served via specially designed theme menus, which include traditional Japanese dishes like Shabu Shabu (ingredients stirred in a cooking pot) and Teppanyaki (iron-griddle cooked food), along with BBQ Okinawa Agu Pork, wok-fried Okinawa beef (with bitter gourd and garlic), and Okinawa beef rib-eye (with sweet plum sauce).

In July 2020, Dream Cruises introduced the "Flexi-Feast," a completely customizable shipboard dining concept allowing passengers to choose from more dining venues. Upon boarding, cruisers receive a set of complimentary dining vouchers for use at designated restaurants, along with OBC (onboard credits) for ordering meals at specialty restaurants, beverages at bars, and room service.

In December 2020, MS World Dream became the Asia Pacific's first Halal-friendly cruise liner to receive certifications from both UNWHD (United World Halal Development/Singapore) and GVCS (Global Vegetarian Certification Services/Chennai, India).

Genting fly-cruise deals

In June 2017, Genting Cruise Lines (comprising Star Cruises and Dream Cruises) and China Southern Airlines, Asia's largest airline, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for an exclusive "flight and cruise" partnership in China.

• The deal offered discounted fly-cruise packages for cruises departing from Nansha-Guangzhou, a premium travel hub and cruise homeport in Asia.
• This partnership combined the resources of China Southern Airlines and Genting in sales, marketing, promotions, and product development to create a competitive travel product through their new "Air + Cruise + Travel" program, targeting both individual and group travelers.

Genting Hong Kong rail-cruise deals

In 2018, Hong Kong introduced a high-speed train service (a 4-hour ride) connecting around 300 million people from mainland China annually. With the opening of Hong Kong's MTR (High-Speed Rail / HSR) section in August 2018, the city became connected to the world's largest high-speed rail network. In November 2018, Genting Cruise Lines launched a "rail-cruise" campaign, the only one of its kind, based on the World Dream ship and offering 2-day weekend mini-cruise specials. The campaign included roadshows in key MTR locations.

GHK's rail-cruise promo was held in partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Commission. The first 1,000 Dream Cruises train-and-cruise bookings on World Dream received an instant MTR train fare rebate (up to RMB 400 / USD 58 per cabin).

Guangshengang XRL (Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link) is a high-speed railway connecting Beijing with Hong Kong (Kowloon Station) via Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Other major cities connected to Hong Kong via HSR (without interchange) include Changsha, Guiyang, Wuhan, and Nanning.

Genting Cruises Private Island Resort

In early November 2017, GHK Corporation signed an agreement with the Macleod Island owner, "Tint Tint Myanmar Group" (headquartered in Yangon, Burma), to jointly build new cruise ship facilities on this private island.

Cruise line private islands are among the most well-known assets of the world's largest cruise shipping companies (Carnival Corporation, RCCL Royal Caribbean, NCL, MSC). However, most such private island resorts are located in the Caribbean.

GHK's partnership with Tint Tint Myanmar Group makes Macleod Island the first Asian private cruise resort destination. It is exclusively open to Genting cruise tourists visiting the island via ships operated by the GHK-owned Dream Cruises and Star Cruises. Among GHK's other Asian projects are the Guangzhou Nansha Port development (in China) and Port Danang (in Vietnam).

Macleod Island was first visited by a Star Cruises ship (SuperStar Libra) on November 3, 2017. The 5-day/6-day itinerary also included Penang (Malaysia) and Phuket (Thailand).

(Coronavirus crisis) Passenger Shipping Pause 2020-2021

Despite the global Coronavirus crisis, Genting Cruise Lines (ship owner) did not suspend its fleet's passenger shipping operations. Instead, the company expanded its cancellation policy with "Cruise As You Wish." This policy allows all existing and new bookings made before or on October 30, 2020 (initially July 31), to be canceled penalty-free up to 48 hours prior to departure. These bookings were fully refunded (100%) via FCC (future cruise credit). With rebooking, the fare amount was automatically transferred to any Star Cruises or Dream Cruises itinerary departing before or on March 31, 2021 (initially December 31, 2020).

On March 25, Dream Cruises announced the cancellation of its entire Australia-New Zealand schedule for 2020-2021. The ship Explorer Dream had voyages scheduled in the region, with planned departures between October 8, 2020, and February 21, 2021. All affected bookings received penalty-free cancellations with a full refund (100%) transferred as FCC (future cruise credit), along with AUD 250 per cabin in OBC (onboard credit) with rebooking. The refund included fares paid, port fees, gratuities, and any pre-purchased shore excursions. For rebooking, all Dream Cruises itineraries through December 31, 2021, were available. Cancellations without rebooking received a full monetary refund (fare paid, port fees, gratuities, and shore excursions).

Dream Cruises resumed operations with voyages from Singapore on November 6, 2020. The 2- and 3-night cruises to nowhere (marketed as "Super Seacation") were exclusively for Singaporean residents and scheduled aboard the ship World Dream.

MS Resorts World One began operations for Resorts World Cruises with its Maiden Voyage departing Hong Kong on March 10, 2023. A special celebration held onboard on March 10th was attended by over 400 VIP guests, including media, the company's local partners (travel and business), and senior managers (President Michael Goh and COO Raymond Lim). The event featured a live performance by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO).

Resorts World One's itinerary program is based on short breaks from the homeport of Hong Kong (2-night and 3-night roundtrips), offering three voyages weekly with departures on Fridays, Sundays, and Wednesdays.

After Taiwan lifted travel restrictions for Hong Kong/Macau residents in February 2023, the ship began dual homeporting on April 2nd, adding roundtrips from Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

The 3-night/4-day voyages depart on Sundays, while the 2-night/3-day voyages depart on Wednesdays. The 2-night/3-day "Weekend High Seas" cruises-to-nowhere (roundtrips without port calls) depart on Fridays. Additionally, tourists embarking in Hong Kong on Sundays can debark in Kaohsiung on Mondays (for a 3-4 day stay) and re-embark on the ship on Thursdays to return to Hong Kong on Fridays.

With 2 weekly sailings to Kaohsiung from Hong Kong, the ship's 2023 schedule included a total of 78 calls to Kaohsiung. With 3 weekly sailings from Hong Kong, Resorts World One's 2023 schedule included a total of 126 port visits.

In 2023, Magong/Penghu Islands was added to the itinerary (the first voyage departed on April 11th). The 3-night/4-day itineraries (departing roundtrip from Kaohsiung on Mondays) visit Penghu on Tuesdays and Hong Kong on Wednesdays, returning to Kaohsiung on Thursdays.

As a one-way Taiwan-China cruise option, tourists departing from Kaohsiung on Thursdays can debark in Hong Kong on Fridays, book a 2-night hotel stay in Hong Kong, and re-board the ship on Sunday to return to Kaohsiung on Monday.

Genting Dream Itineraries (Singapore Roundtrips)

Resorts World Cruises' 2024-2025 itineraries are roundtrips from Singapore, scheduled from May 5, 2024, through April 13, 2025. Genting Dream's ex-Singapore program is a revised schedule to optimize embarkation convenience with 3 departures weekly.

The Singapore homeport allows for various itineraries, including the 2-night "Weekend Getaway" (departures on Fridays), the 2-night Kuala Lumpur/Port Klang Cruises (departures every Sunday), and the 3-night "Phuket Cruises" or "Penang-Kuala Lumpur Cruises" (every alternate Tuesday).

Additionally, voyages from Port Klang/Kuala Lumpur are available every fortnight, featuring the 3-night "Singapore-Penang Cruises" (departing on Mondays) and the 4-night "Singapore Cruises" (departing on Thursdays).

(DREAM CRUISES) Explorer Dream Itineraries

Genting Dream (Dream Cruises' first newbuild) was homeported in Singapore (starting December 3, 2016) as the first large-sized (151,300 GT tons) liner based there for year-round turnaround operations.

The company offered 2-night weekend itineraries and alternating 5-night (Sunday departures) voyages from Singapore to ports/destinations in the Straits of Malacca and Java Seas (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam).

The 2-night Weekend Cruise departed every Friday.

The 5-night "Straits of Malacca Cruise" itinerary served the popular Kuala Lumpur/Klang-Penang-Phuket route. Departures were every Sunday on odd weeks.

The 5-night Indonesian itinerary was in the Java Sea (Surabaya and North Bali), with departures every Sunday on even weeks. Surabaya's Port Tanjung Perak has a max draft of 14 m and a cruise terminal.

Passengers could combine the "Straits of Malacca" and "Java Sea" itineraries into a 12-night B2B/back-to-back itinerary, with the option of spending the weekend either on the ship or in a Singapore hotel.

New itineraries visited port destinations in the South China Sea and the Java Sea.

Later, Dream Cruises offered more options for travelers embarking in Singapore by updating Genting Dream's 2-night Weekend Getaway with optional Bintan Island shore tours. The enhanced summer itinerary provided a new alternative for exploring the nearby island resort.

Passengers had a comfortable alternative to visit Bintan during the weekend when hotel rates are higher, with 12 hours of in-port time between 8 am (7 am local time) and 8 pm (7 pm local time).

Located approximately 1 hour off Singapore's southern coast, Bintan Island is a tropical getaway, highlighted by white sandy beaches, an impressive list of hotels, quaint seaside villages, and resorts offering various water sport activities. Bintan is the largest of the 3,200 islands that make up the Riau Archipelago of Indonesia and possesses an eclectic mix of cultures and ethnicities, including Malay, Chinese, Bugis, and native tribes.

Bintan Island water and shore activities include wakeboarding, snorkeling, kayaking, and off-road ATV tours. For golf enthusiasts, it offers world-class courses designed by the most famous stars of the game. Shore trips range between SGD 50-70 per person, and golf packages range between SGD 150-190 per adult (prices also include ferry tickets from the cruise ship to Bintan Island).

Cruisers who prefer to explore Bintan on their own can arrange a Free & Easy Expedition (SGD 30 per guest), which includes ferry service and bus transfers to/from Plaza Lagoi Bay in the resort area.

The liner World Dream/now Aroya Manara began operations for Dream Cruises in November 2017 (Singapore to Hong Kong) and was sold to Cruise Saudi in February 2023.

• The World Dream ship's itinerary program was based on China roundtrips from homeports Hong Kong and Guangzhou (Nansha Port), also operating with fly-cruise deals to Vietnam and the Philippines.
• The 5-night / 6-day itineraries visited the Philippines (Manila and Boracay Island). The other set offered 5-night / 6-day itineraries to Vietnam (Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang).
• The ship also offered the 5-night cruise to Japan (Sunday departures from both Nansha and Hong Kong). The itinerary visited Naha and Miyakojima Island (with 2 sea days) and returned to Nansha and Hong Kong on Fridays. This China to Japan voyage ended with "Dream Night"—the company's traditional laser and fireworks show at sea for every 5-night voyage.

Starting operations for Dream Cruises in April 2019, Star Cruises' SuperStar Virgo was renamed Explorer Dream (now Star Navigator) and homeported in Shanghai (China). For the winter 2020 season, Explorer Dream was planned for deployment in Australia/New Zealand. Following the Coronavirus pandemic peak in Asia, Dream Cruises became the first major company to resume voyages, with Explorer Dream, on July 26, 2020. The Taiwan island-hopping itineraries were scheduled from homeport Keelung and visited the islands of Penghu, Matsu, Kinmen, and Hualien.

In late September 2020, the "Discover Taiwan" itinerary program (on Explorer Dream) was launched with short breaks (1- to 5-night roundtrips out of Keelung) to Anping Tainan, Penghu, Kaohsiung, Hualien, plus scenic cruising around Guishan Island (Yilan) and Keelung Islet.

Shorter sailings (3-4-night roundtrips) visited Penghu, Kaohsiung, and Hualien. The 2-night roundtrips visited only Anping (Tainan). Explorer Dream's "Discover Taiwan" also offered 1-night cruises (around Keelung Islet and Guishan Island) and 2-night scenic voyages to Ishigaki Island.